Pistol Shrimp shut out by Normal CornBelters
The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp outhit the Normal Cornbelters on Thursday but lost 2-0 at Schweickert Stadium in Peru. Nico Azpilcueta was 2 for 4 for the Shrimp, while Tyler Dorsch, Ryan Bakes and Xander Sielken had
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood’s office named finalist for Constituent Service Award
The office of U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, is being lauded for its service to constituents as a finalist for an award meant to highlight congressional work that is responsive to its residents, according to a news
Interstate 80 work in Bureau County near Sheffield rescheduled to June 13-14
Work on a 12-mile portion of Interstate 80 in Bureau County has been rescheduled. The work has been rescheduled to 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday, June 13, and Wednesday, June 14. Illinois Department of Transportation is
Photos: Students get hands-on experience at Area Career Center showcase
Softball: Marquette quartet named ICA All-State
Four Marquette Academy softball standouts have been included on the 2023 Illinois Coaches Association (ICA) Class 1A All-State Team after stellar campaigns for the conference, regional and sectional champion Crusaders. Marquette pitcher/No. 3 hitter Kaylee Killelea is
Ottawa homicide was premeditated, prosecutor says
The man shot and killed Monday evening in Ottawa has been identified as Eric S. Clements – and prosecutors said his death was murder. Thursday, Clements alleged killers were brought into La Salle County Circuit Clerk and
Ottawa History Lecture Series to focus on radium girls in next installment
The next installment of the Ottawa History Lecture Series will present the story of “The Radium Girls from a Personal Perspective.” On Oct. 25, 1922, a small ad appeared in the Ottawa Free Trader newspaper from the
Three Things to Know About Selecting a Headstone
There are many details involved in choosing the type of burial for yourself or a loved one. In particular, the headstone – if you have a standard in-ground burial – requires some thought. You’ll want to select
5 things to do in the Illinois Valley: Another weekend of outdoor festivals ahead
1. Ottawa Family Pride Fest: The event begins with the John Fisher Dann Memorial Pride Parade at 9:30 a.m. Saturday along La Salle Street in the city’s downtown. About 90 vendors will set up stations with products,
Ottawa church to host Prayer and Praise Night
First Presbyterian Church, 114 E. Jefferson St., Ottawa will be hosting Prayer and Praise Night at 7 p.m. Friday, June 9. Chaplin Jay LeRette will serve as special speaker. He’s the founder of the Mobile Chapel, which